A hub-less docking station for providing additional universal serial bus (USB). In one embodiment, a docking station includes a docking connector and a plurality of USB jacks. The docking connector is configured to allow a portable computer to be coupled to the docking station, while the USB jacks are...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6665764?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6665764 - Hubless docking station having USB ports